PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.
We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Washing - fewer tablets?

Options
2»

Comments

  • meritaten
    meritaten Posts: 24,158 Forumite
    I NEVER use the recommended amount! I find I can get away with half for a full load and a quarter for a half load - even when things are quite dirty! (my OHs work clothes I mean). for badly stained stuff I usually bung in some bleach (for whites) or some oxy! napisan or biotex when i can get them is great if you want to soak the stains out first!
  • When my washing machine went wrong (it basicially clogged up to the point of spewwing water everywhere) the engineer actually advised me to use half the recommended dose of detergant as this was what was causing the problem.

    That was over 10 years ago ive always used half the soup and half the softener or even less if the clothes are not that soiled and ive never had a problem with things smelling or not coming up clean. Far cheaper and much simpler a fix than i was expecting!
    HSBC [STRIKE]£3223.20[/STRIKE] £2060.00
    Cap1 [STRIKE]£1724.91[/STRIKE] £1782.00
    OD [STRIKE]£939.78[/STRIKE] £200.00
    No 49 of £2012 in 2012.. £645.10 so far & Crazy Clothes £14.09/£100.00 ReducingtheToiletryStash2012 UU12/IN 20 March Grocery 0.00/£65.00 & LbsNot£s Lost 14Lbs
  • When I buy tablets, I only use one per wash. Sometimes I add a spoonful of soda crystals if I am washing anything greasy - dishcloths etc. I too was told by a washer engineer that most machines do not thrive on a diet of hard water and too much detergent, unless you are prepared to flush through your machine on a 90 cycle frequently.
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 350.9K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 453.5K Spending & Discounts
  • 243.9K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 598.8K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 176.9K Life & Family
  • 257.2K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.